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The 7 Shortest SNL Sketches That Became Cultural Phenomena

Not every legendary SNL moment needs five minutes to make history. We're ranking seven sketches that clocked in under 90 seconds but launched catchphrases, inspired countless parodies, and became more iconic than sketches ten times their length—from 'Dick in a Box' to 'More Cowbell' alternatives that burned bright and fast.

The Five-Timers Club: Tom Hanks and the Most Exclusive Party on Television

When Tom Hanks hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time in 1990, the show created an instant institution: the Five-Timers Club. We're examining how this elite tradition began, the iconic sketch that started it all, and why earning that smoking jacket has become one of comedy's highest honors—from Hanks himself to the newest members of this very exclusive club.

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Actors Launched From SNL

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SNL best of episode!